{"id":5593,"date":"2024-08-15T11:29:17","date_gmt":"2024-08-15T01:29:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bnaibrith.org.au\/nsw\/?post_type=news&#038;p=5593"},"modified":"2024-08-27T11:38:55","modified_gmt":"2024-08-27T01:38:55","slug":"eleanor-reissa-in-conversation-with-scott-whitmont","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.bnaibrith.org.au\/nsw\/news\/eleanor-reissa-in-conversation-with-scott-whitmont\/","title":{"rendered":"Eleanor Reissa In-Conversation with Scott Whitmont"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Yesterday, B\u2019nai B\u2019rith, in collaboration with Courage to Care and Melbourne Jewish Book Week, hosted an \u2018in-conversation\u2019 event featuring the remarkable Eleanor Reissa. The acclaimed playwright, director, songstress, actress and author captivated the room with her extraordinary blend of historical exploration and personal narrative from her new book, <em>The Letters Project, A Daughter\u2019s Journey,<\/em> which delves into her family\u2019s Holocaust experiences and their aftermath.<\/p>\n<p>Reissa read through several passages and eloquently navigated a spectrum of emotions\u2014informative, poignant, excruciating, startling, humorous and ultimately inspiring\u2014presenting the audience with a rare, multi-dimensional view of history intertwined with her intimate family drama. Her presentation transcended mere recounting; it was a courageous exploration of memory, trauma and the complex threads of inter-generational storytelling.<\/p>\n<p>Scott Whitmont, known for his engaging interview style and deep literary knowledge, expertly guided the conversation, drawing out Reissa&#8217;s reflections on her profound experiences. His insightful questions prompted Reissa to delve into her writing process and personal challenges. The afternoon was an emotional odyssey that unearthed not only her parents&#8217; harrowing events but also reshaped her understanding of her own identity and family legacy.<\/p>\n<p>Attendees left the event inspired, uplifted and deeply moved, having gained insights into Reissa\u2019s illustrious career and the universal themes of unspeakable loss, courage, and love.<\/p>\n<p>For those who missed the event, you can purchase Reissa\u2019s book by going to: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com.au\/Letters-Project-Daughters-Journey\/dp\/1637582552\">https:\/\/www.amazon.com.au\/Letters-Project-Daughters-Journey\/dp\/1637582552<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_masonry_media_grid grid_id=&#8221;vc_gid:1724722607139-1d903d98-6705-6&#8243; include=&#8221;5595,5596,5600,5599,5597,5598&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Eleanor Reissa&#8217;s &#8220;The Letters Project&#8221; unveiled a powerful tapestry of history and personal memoir.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":5594,"parent":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false},"tags":[],"newscategory":[38],"class_list":["post-5593","news","type-news","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","newscategory-bnai-brith-in-the-news"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.7 - 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